Family’s struggle with dementia while dining out 

Nice to see Traci in non-villainous roles

The actor is my grandmother!! She's been acting for so long and this is the biggest job she's ever gotten! Thank you for giving her this opportunity!

traci is ACTINGGGGG what a queen

Tracy is a staple on this show, a legendary one at that. Watching her past acting work with other scenarios is wonderfully convincing.

Tracy immerses herself in the roles so perfectly that even though I watched every WWYD episodes in existence, i would still be fooled by her

Tracy really lived in this character. I cried when she cried. She is a gold asset to this show.

Tracy cries , john comes to break it up and she takes a bite of whatever she had right away 😂😂

The older actress is absolutely fantastic.

Out of all of the roles Traci played, this has to be the best one. The emotions she showed were VERY convincing… I even cried a bit.

😂😂😂I love how Tracy took a quick bite of food before walking away in the 2nd scene

I used to work at a call center for an utility company. Time to time I would receive calls from seniors with Alzheimer’s. This one time I received a call from this super nice lady and she was talking to me for about 45 minutes about things that didn’t really connect (My stats were ruined but I didn’t really care at that point). Then out of nowhere she started telling me stories about her and her late husband and started crying saying how much she missed him and how they used to get brunch at IHOP every Sunday after church. Then she said that she was going to be riding in his Bel Air with his arm around her soon. She then asked to be transferred to a supervisor and gave many compliments about me before disconnecting. I still think about that call during times that I’m down.

My grandad suffered from vascular dementia. One night he managed to exit the care home and was walking around in the rain looking for his army base. A young man found him in the the park and went along with his story and guided him to the nearest store where they called an ambulance. He was ok but might not have been if it wasn't for the man that helped him

Traci again and again and again and ever again 😂 but she so really good person ❤️

Distraction. If you do encounter someone with dementia, remember to gently distract, don't argue with them, they won't understand. I have too much experience with this. Distraction and kindness, just like these great people did here.

As a former care worker for those with Dementia and having loved ones with Alzheimer’s, this really pierced my heart.

Tracy went from crying to eating and then low key wiping her hands on her sweatshirt so she could give the lady a hug. 😂 I love it! She's awesome!

Tracy is excellent in this role ❤

Tracy is queen but the actress playing her mom is amazing too!

Tracy eating after cameras are out😅 I ❤her

Tracy (Traci) IS LITERALLY the best actress on this show. She can play the hero or the villain so well. I love her and I hope the show never gets rid of her (even though everyone recognizes her)...I LOVE TRACY!!! Please let her play the villain roles more because it's always SO GOOD!

Tracy needs a dam Emmy or golden globe or something for her years of amazing acting, every time in every roll she's handed

Traci aged like a fine wine What a legendary actor of WWYD

My nanny has dementia, and it’s been very difficult taking care of her as a 21 year old.

This episode has me in tears thinking about my grandmom with Alzheimer’s, and how stressful it would be to go out in public. Never knowing what she would do or say. So many people gave us grace when she would say something a little inappropriate, or need extra time at restaurants. It’s a scary disease and needs more attention!

This reminded me of my grandpa, he had "sundowning dementia". He would go on rants about my grandma's boyfriend, of course she never had a boyfriend because she was married and 92 years old lol. But to stop him from worrying we would tell him the "boyfriend" was just a stalker and the guy had been arrested. Seeing the smile on his face was worth it. I miss them both everyday ❤️

Traci literally is such an incredible actor. Probably the best actor we’ve seen on this show. I’d know her ANYWHERE lol

My mother passed away from dementia. It's hard to be a caretaker of a person with the disease. Even if they wind up in an ALF, the child still has to take care of the parent and that is hard, in and of itself.

I think this is a perfect scenario because it truly makes sense for a person like that to randomly interact with people asking strange questions.

Both my parents had dementia at the same time. Both had it in different degrees. My older brother lived in their town and was the primary caretaker. It took a big toll on him emotionally. Mom died in October of 2018 and dad died 3 months later. Now 5 years later, I am beginning to show signs of dementia too. To be honest I am terrified. I am not afraid of death, but losing my memory is another matter. The last guy really got to me, my dad was named Richard too, but everyone called him Dick.

This is touching to me. I lost my mother to Alzheimer's. She would often wake up at 3am, leave the house, and walk across a busy highway wearing nothing but a diaper. I promised her I would never send her to a home, but going against that promise to her was the most painful decision I ever had to make. The illness took her in only about two years, and I was sure to always give her her meds each day.

I just lost my grandpa a week and a half ago, and my mom was his caregiver for the last year. Let's just say, this really hit hard for me, and it makes me so happy to see that people are out there in the world to help not just those with the illness, but those taking care of them. It is a really hard job that does not get recognition. Thank you for this episode

Tracy killed it. These people were fantastic. Great to see good folks out there.

Tracy should be nominated for an oscar or golden globe or any award which would recognize her stellar performances on WWYD over the years

The fact that Traci is not berating her in this skit is crazy

As someone working in a home with people with dementia for 24 years now. Its really touching to see this scenario. Glad they finally made this.

This episode had me in tears at work… my grandmother in law, may she rest in peace, had Alzheimer’s…I once took her with me to a dentist appointment, one of the dental assistants is my husbands aunt, I begged her to please not let her out of the office meanwhile I was taken into a room, I was pregnant at the time so I was anxious leaving her alone. Grandma tried to walk out and was upset when my aunt in law made her come into the room with me. She’d walk out of the house multiple times and would get lost but always ended up at a restaurant nearby. I’d be at work meanwhile she would leave and I’d feel so useless even though her husband was there and is extremely healthy. God bless all of those helping hands

So glad this channel is back 😍

Both Tracy and the older lady were absolutely amazing

Traci not playing the villain? Don't see that everyday!

Dealing with people with dementia is incredibly difficult, especially for those caretakers at retirement homes.

6:21 Tracey was hungry she don’t GAF once they break it

I work at a golf club so it’s mainly regular older folks, I will always give them my full attention and absolutely love their stories etc. A tiny part of your day can make their day, it’s always worth the while. Most of them are very wise and funny too, I hope everyone that see’s this video/comment will take some extra time for the older folks around them, loved this video ❤

All I can say is that Tracy is a natural. Well played!

❤ This is def tear jerking. Off topic my grandmother has mild dementia. When she visits sometimes after my bath me still unclothed I’ll go sit down on the kitchen floor while she sits in her chair. She’ll cover me with a quilt and we’ll talk about life & happiness and she’ll tell me about her memories. I know I’m weird but I feel so happy during that hour. ❤

Traci needs to retire 😭 (not in a bad way lol she’s just so recognizable)

This hit close to home. Just buried my loved one with dementia.

OMG this episode made me cry sooo hard. 9 years ago my wife and I got married and a month later her grandma had a massive stroke and rapidly developed Alzheimer's. My wife worked a much better job than me so I quit my job and cared for grandma since the family wouldn't pay for a home health aid and even though Michigan didn't have the program to compensate family members for caring for an ill relative I took care of that wonderful woman for 7 years until her passing in January 2023. Even though I couldn't financially contribute to my new family the memories and stories that surfaced on grandma's "better days" will live with me forever.

I punched a guy who was stealing from a shop. Now in hospital with a broken arm still waiting for John Quiñones to show up. Anyone know how long it takes for him to "break the act?" I must admit they are really good in acting.

Like we all know Tracy so far but the minute she start her acting skills we literally forget that we ever knew her!! She is so convincing and we love it 😂.

How has Tracy not gotten her break-out role in a movie yet she is so good!

Tracy is such a good actress!! So was so real, and natural!

“What was his name?” That was so sweet 😭😭🥹

i work in assisted living for seniors, and we have a lot of residents that also have dementia/alzheimers. its hard when you see them worsen over time, but even then they are still so sweet and fun to be around. just this morning i got into work and they finished breakfast, and one of our residents with dementia came by my office and was holding his unopened pudding cup out towards me. i thought he wanted help opening it like he usually does but he was like "nope i am giving this to you. its a gift :) cause youre doing good." its the little things but i love them so much haha

2:17 what a sweet guy. Not belittling but just helping

This episode is so important to bring awareness to how hard it is.

Oh wow, this show has made me feel emotional for years, but this episode made me cry my eyes out. Everyone was so kind…

Love this channel. I always get emotional. There's still good humans out there. ❤😊

I'll admit I was crying on Sunday, watching this while taking care of grandma. I'd never, ever leave her alone for a second anywhere (even at home), but this episode does a good job at showing some of the reasons why.

2nd woman's face was amazing! "What the heck am I doing?! Am I doing the right thing?! I hope so!" ❤

I love Traci. Shes such an icon. Her acting just gets better and better each season. Im glad they've kept her on this long. Shes a staple of the show at this point.

That lady in the blue shirt was AMAZING ! Sometimes a simple hug can make you feel better. Even if it's from a complete stranger.

My nana is currently going through dementia. Thank you all that stepped in to support, real life angelsz

One of the best episodes! Very heart warming.. My eyes can't stop crying..

I cried on this video! It really touched me! I never cried on none of the WWYD, videos.. I’ve been around senior citizens, I’ve worked with them. And it’s very tough, it can be really stressful! They need us, and I’ll always support them. ❤

Something I also have to mention is what spouses go though. It’s heart breaking seeing them struggle. Losing their life partner to a stranger. It’s an added weight on their health that they ignore. These are some of the strongest people I’ve ever met in my life, I love them dearly.

Thankfully I never went through this but I know people who have. Bless them.

Traci is an incredible actress! Fully emerses herself in the role. Great to see people step up to help. It's a very serious issue. I have a friend thats 76 years old, and his memory is very bad. It is frustrating, but you have to remind yourself he doesn't remember things that even happened 5 minutes ago. Very exhausting/

My grandfather had Alzheimer’s, he used to wander away, now my mother has it. She was diagnosed at 49 and is now 53. It’s been tough. She wandered away once and it was terrifying. It’s a struggle but we do what we can and take it day by day.

you guys are so kind at the end lol, that woman just looked at her and turned back, she's not kind

Traci is a great actress

Glad that WWYD is back on air after 3 years and still seeing some of the best actors like Traci

omg...the man at the end was sharing his story and a tear just snuck out of my eye.

You see Traci, you know it's gonna be a great act !

i'm 73. my wife has vascular dementia. the mental strain is horrible--above the physical. our living room looks like a medical supply locker. i've resorted to malwart's grocery delivery, because i've gotten to where even shopping is too much extra physical stress for me. thank you john and crew for this episode. the second segment brought tears to my eyes. with 2 exceptions, everyone on both sides of my family have died from dementia. it's a soul destroying and dehumanizing tragedy. again, thank you.

I adore how people are so willing to help out I also adore how the first two scenarios the man and woman did not put a hand on her , they gently reached out to show her back to her seat Bless

watching this makes me shed tears, glad theres a lot of good people out there

Tracy needs a job in soap operas or drama because my goodness she is AMAZING every time. And this particular one shows her range.

My grandma had dementia, it hit its worst when the pandemic started. We loved to go out to eat with her, it was one of her favorite things. Sadly every place was closed due to the pandemic. We would visit her often and she would always be confused why we couldn't go out to eat anymore. We tried to explain to her that it wasn't safe for her to be in public. It was absolutely heartbreaking to see. She passed away towards the end of 2020. I wish she stayed alive for another year or two so we could've gone out to eat one last time.

The new concepts are definitely..new…

I love what would you do and I watch all the videos. This one touched me because my Grandad has lewy body dementia and seeing how it has affected some of the people in this one makes you feel less alone. It's a horrible illness. I love my Grandad and he has his good days and bad, I'm thankful I still have him but I miss the old him sometimes.

This brought me to tears...my mom was diagnosed with late onset dementia 2 years ago and I was forced into the role of caring for her. This was a perfect depiction of what caring for a loved one with dementia looks like. You're tired all the time, you feel the need to explain yourself to strangers...thank you for bringing awareness to this awful disease.

I love to see how many kind people there really are.

Lovely kind people!❤just wonderful to see

Love seeing Tracy as not the bad guy for a change! Also, I watched my grandfather deal with this with his mom when she got much older. They moved her into a retirement home for her last few years. I was told once about the time when she mistook a tv remote for a cordless phone. That's when it really hit me how awful the conditions are and can be, not just the sufferers but the families witnessing it. He seemed exhausted after every visit my family would have with them to see her. She passed away after her 93rd birthday.

My moms Godmother had lewy body dementia. She quit her job to fly to california to care for her. I lived with them for a few months. and Let me tell you, It takes someone with great emotional strength to handle it. Watching her slowly mentally deteriorate broke my mother and I heart. I don't know how my mom was able to do it, but she did. She's a warrior

This is really touching, my mom had Alzheimer’s and you have to have a caring heart.

This touched me because I was my mom’s caregiver. I was hard and frustrating at times but so well worth it!

I'm a in home service tech and one time I went to a home to service a unit. The person in the home had a caregiver who wasn't present that day, little did I know the person had alzheimer. She welcomed me in and showed me where the unit was, and in 20 mins she locked me in the garage and had thought I broke in to the house and called the police on me....that was my experience

Traci nailed this one as usual 💅💅

I'm a cna an have cared for 2 dementia patiants so far.. first two I've ever experienced. . It's absolutely heartbreaking, the confusion.. anger.. at times calm before the storm. I wouldn't wish it on anyone

This was very good. Tracy got me balling my eyes out.

Traci was moved to tears by that first family

Love that family that helped.

I would love to see a WWYD on schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorders, or other serious mental disorders (besides OCD, since I know they did that a long time ago). It's pretty commonplace in film/TV and just normal social situations for people to be pretty demeaning/insensitive toward people who struggle with those types of mental disorders. I've struggled with both OCD and depression for years and have really noticed the difference between how depression is discussed (in my experience, typically sympathetically, though we still have a lot further to go to reduce stigma surrounding that) versus how OCD is discussed (usually either with apprehension or with offhanded, callous comments like, "I'm so OCD" when they just like their coffee a specific way). Even though I don't struggle with it personally, I feel like discussing something like schizophrenia or dissociative identity disorder would definitely help bring a light to the stigma surrounding those illnesses and would help the people who struggle with them feel less alone/demonized by society.

This episode really warmed my heart.

Incredible. Lotta love out there, man.

Glad to see dementia/Alzheimers get the advocation it deserves as someone that is deeply affected by the disease as my grandmother has it and it has slowly taken her from us day by day. I will forever remember and cherish the memories I have had with her old and new. I’m thinking of those affected by this disease. ❤

Traci is amazing and so versatile in every role she plays she immerses herself fully.

As a born and raised WV Girl (45) AND a daughter who lost her Father (My Best Friend, to this slow & cruel disease, Dementia) I’m proud to see so many from our state step up & help. I’m honestly not too surprised though. Thank you for shedding light on this topic, bc this disease is NOT for the faint of heart, trust me. 💙💛

The first family.....wonderful people ❣